
Child Having Headache, Sharp Pain Under Ribs And Fever. What Is The Disease Called?

Thanks for posting your query.
According to the symptoms you mentioned , your child seems to be suffering from a viral fever most probably but a bacterial gastroenteritis needs to be ruled out if symptoms persist for more than a week. I am glad you are giving plenty of fluids to maintain his hydration and analgesic antipyretics for his fever and headache . I agree that most viral infections do present with cold flu symptoms but nevertheless some can present this way . If its so then his fever and other symptoms should gradually subside in a week or so with or without supportive treatment . I would recommend a daily dose of probiotic ( enterogermina) and zinc supplement to help in faster recovery as per your physicians prescription . If his fever persists beyond a week it's best to get him evaluated and investigated( blood counts) by your doctor to rule out a bacterial infection and assess the need for antibiotic treatment .
Also note that analgesics like ibuprofen can cause gastritis which may cause left abdominal pain and vomiting which will best resolve after stopping the analgesic and starting a antacid ( pantoprazole, esmoprazole etc).
Hope I have answered your query.
Please let me know in case you you have any further doubts.
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